Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-06-10
Wedding Bells.

EDS. CITIZEN: If mankind were
simply to follow the footsteps of their
ancestors; if the old ways were the
only ways; if no new thoughts or
ideas were advanced; if each gen.
Grafton were simply to initiate their
ancestors, how much advancement
would be checked how little pro-
gress our prosperous Nation would
make by her second centennial how
many pleasantries of life would never
help cheer US on our way Thanks,
then, to those who spare neither time
nor pains in entertaining friends,
and especially when that entertain
ment tends to elevate mentally, NOR
ally and religiously.
Although the 26th of Nav, 1887,
was not so bright and serene as the
poet can picture, yet by previous in
vitations friends poured into the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Stewart,
of Compromising township, intent
upon celebrating the silver wedding
of their host and hostess. The re-
ception given to guests upon their
arriving was all that could be desired.
The dinner was far beyond our de-
scription, but it is sufficient to say
that to the eye it was gorgeous, and
the hour spent in trying to aunihilate
some of the good things which the
family had prepared was the most
enjoyable hour that could be spent
among the luxuries of life.
OF those invited about ninety were
present. After this sumptuous feast
the bride and bridegroom were ush-
cred into the parlor The assembly
was called to order and Judge j. F.
Stewart, of Kentucky, brother of the
groom, was chosen President, and e.
J. McJunkin Secretary. The Presi-
dent upon taking the chair spoke in q
verv pleasing and entertaining man
ner. A great many valuable pres
ents awaited an owner, and Rev. j.
W. Miller, of Portersville, in very
mastery way presented these pres
ents to proper ones. Of the presents
we will name but few of the many.
Probably the one most priced was
large crayon portrait of little George,
deceased, son of A. g. and M. E.
Stewart. in most beautiful frame,
presented by NJ. S. Hays, brother of
Mrs. Stewart, of Kansas. A draft
for twenty-five dollars from A. II.
Hays. brother of Mrs. Stewart, of
Kansas an elegant fruit dish by
Judge j. F. Stewart and lady;
lovely set of silver individual butter
dishes by. Mrs. Maggie Campbell, of
Lawrence county; Mrs. Rice, Of
Michigan, sister of Mrs. Stewart, pre-
sented an album; silver butter knife
and beautiful table scarf by Mrs.
Clark japanese tea caddy and tea
by Mr.. Alex. Stewart and lady; will
low rocker by j. r. McJunkin two
lovely butter dishes, one by Mrs.
Roth, of Rochester, q sister of Mrs.
Stewart, Mrs ID. Il. Williams, OF
Kansas; handsome pickle castor
by Samuel Bolton and family fine
crystal glass set by John Martin and
lady. There were numerous other
presents fully as valuable and as
highly priced by the recipients, but
time and space forbid our mentioning
them.
Mr.. John Martin, of Prospect, by
request of recipients thanked the do
nors for their remembrances.
Mr.. Elliott Robb was called on and
said his fort was in speaking to chill
dren. After learning this and know
ing that children are more difficult to
entertain than their elders, we were
not disappointed in expecting a fine
address. In this address the speaker
noticed the change of twenty-five
years and the difficulty in choosing
partner for this period which can or
will at all times keep her better-half
in picture humor In reply for re-
marks J. II. McJunkin spoke of the
pleasantries Of such a meeting of
the seeming neglect of cultivating
friendship, and of the benefit of such
gatherings. Mr.. B. Dodds was
called for several times, but could not
be found. 1t was supposed from Mr..
Weigle's story that he was unfit for
duty, because of his undertaking a
task at the table, which was not
completed and that he was either la
boring or resting for moment. Mr..
John Martin spoke in behalf of friends
and neighbors thanking the family
for their hospitality and kindness.
Closed by singing the twenty-third